Attached herewith is a circular from SAUDI RAILWAY ORGANIZATION (SRO) with regards to DG shipments to Riyadh. Below are the key points for your reference and compliance.

1. Prior approval – before loading:
Customer needs to obtain a separate approval from SRO before the cargo is loaded from the Port of Loading for any DG shipment to Riyadh.

2. Required MSDS and MMDG:
Approval request must be enclosed with MSDS and MMDG documents for the cargo be shipped.

3. Clearance prior arrival:
Consignee should obtain clearance / approval from customs at Riyadh prior shipment arrival.

4. Co-loading not acceptable:
Due to the risks involved, co-loading more than one HAZARDOUS commodity is not allowed / not acceptable.

Thank you for your support and partnership.

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Ref: 42-1824
Date: 30/04/1442h
Corresponding to: December 15, 2020
Saudi Railways Organization (226)
Operation affairs

Sub: further notice to suspend sending joint hazards containers

M/s. Shipping Agents Further to the letter No: 21/93/49 from the organization that comprises suspension of dangerous goods of joint containers effect from 21/6/1442h corresponding to 3rd February 2021 due to the severe risks they may cause with other shipments in the same container and the negative affect to environmental works at the dry port, and since the Saudi Railway Organization is keen to apply the maximum safety measurement in transporting and managing the DG, kindly requested to adhere to the following:

  1. Not to ship DG to the dry port without prior permission according to the stipulation in article Second of importing chemical items regulatory that issued by the royal decree No: (38/m) on 16/6/1427h (29.01.2021) and to provide the dry port with the prior permission before loading such items.
  2. Complete the clearing procedures before the arrival of the DG to the dry port as per article eleven of the royal decree No: 38/m) on 16/6/1427h (29.01.2021), therefore, any shipment without prior customs declaration shall not be transported to the dry port.
  3. To comply attaching safety leaflet (MSDS) with those items and writing the United Nation’s Number and the CAS No: and warning guidance.

Best regards,
Vice president for operation affairs.
ENG/ BADR Ali A.